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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Schools, colleges and educational institutions in Delhi-NCR to be opened in a phased manner: CAQM
Resumption of physical classes in schools , colleges, educational institutions, skill development & training institutes, other training institutes and libraries with immediate effect
Physical classes for students up to V standard can begin from 27th December, 2021
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas  today reviewed the restrictions imposed on opening of schools, colleges and educational institutions vide its Direction No. 46 dated 02/12/2021.
The Commission today directed all the State Governments of NCR and GNCTD to follow a phased re-opening approach in respect of schools, colleges and educational institutions located within the NCR. State Governments of NCR and GNCTD have been advised to take immediate decision for resumption of physical classes in schools , colleges, educational institutions, skill development & training institutes, other training institutes and libraries.
The Commission also directed the State Governments of NCR and GNCTD to take the decision for resumption of physical classes, for students up to V standard, w.e.f. 27th December, 2021, duly considering the Air Quality Index  and the winter vacation schedule.
The Commission had earlier informed the Hon’ble Supreme Court that a decision on re-opening of schools, colleges and educational institutions, will be taken by 17/12/2021.
The Commission vide Direction No. 44 dated 16/11/2021 directed that “all public and private schools colleges and educational institutions shall remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education”.
Further, the Commission via Direction No. 45 dated 25/11/2021 had decided that “the NCR States and GNCT of Delhi may take appropriate decisions for resumption of physical classes in schools, colleges and educational institutions in the NCR. However, wherever the State Governments / GNCTD opt to continue with online mode of education, such schools / colleges / educational institutions shall be permitted to open for the purpose of conduct of examination and practical etc.”
Subsequently, the Commission vide Direction No. 46 dated 02/12/2021 directed that “All Schools, Colleges and Educational Institutions in the NCR shall remain closed, allowing only online mode of education, except for the purpose of conduct of examinations and laboratory practical etc.”
A large number of representations were received by the Commission arguing the compelling necessity to open the schools and educational institutions with immediate effect. Following the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Commission examined the requests of various organizations regarding relaxations on restrictions imposed.
Taking into consideration the submissions made and in light of improvement of Air Quality Index  of Delhi from ‘Severe’ to ‘Very Poor’ category, the Commission via its Direction No. 50 today directed the State Governments of NCR and GNCTD to re-open schools, colleges and educational institutions in a phased manner
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry To Celebrate “Iconic Week” Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav From 7th March, 2022
To celebrate and commemorate the 75 years of Independence and as India enters into the Amrit Kaal,Ministry of Coal is organizing special events and programmes throughout the country from7th to 11th March, 2022, as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Iconic Week celebrations.
The Iconic Week celebrations will be inaugurated by the Minister of State for Coal, Mines and RailwaysShri Raosaheb Patil Danveon 7th March 2022 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre [Bhim Auditorium], New Delhi. It would also have participation from senior officers of the Ministry of Coal led by the Secretary  and also from other Ministries & PSUs. Domain experts are being invited for talks on various areas commemorating our journey in the coal sector and its relevance today.
As part of the celebrations, a series of commemorative events and activities have been planned by the Ministry that will showcase the best of India’s achievements in the coal sector and also lay down the roadmap for the future. It will also highlight the initiatives and achievements in the field of sustainable mining, reducing carbon footprints and aiming carbon neutrality, import substitution through efficient mining operations, creating positive impact on the socio-economic conditions of the local communities/ rural population in mine areas and the emergence of cutting edge clean coal technologies such as coal bed methane and hydrogen from coal.
The broader mandate of the Ministry of Coal is to work towards the twin goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat in ensuring energy security and sustainable development and generate self-reliance in taping the full potential of coal resources and securing our energy needs.
Government of India is celebrating 75 years of Indian Independence “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to mark 75 years of progressive India and its elegant history. The official journey of AKAM commenced on 12th March, 2021 which kick-started a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will end on 15th August 2023.
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises  to organise ‘CPSEs Roundtable and Exhibition 2023’ on 25th-26th September, 2023, in New Delhi
The Department of Public Enterprises  with the support of Central Public Sector Enterprises  and in association with SCOPE, is organising a ‘CPSEs Roundtable and Exhibition 2023’ on 25th-26th September, 2023, in New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad will preside over as Chief Guest in the inaugural of the Roundtable and exhibition.
A series of discussions on issues such as Administrative Mechanism for Resolution of Commercial Disputes , Corporate Social Responsibility , Memorandum of Understanding  will be held during the Roundtable. Senior Officials of CPSEs, implementing agencies, stakeholder Ministries and representatives from Aspirational Districts will attend the events.
The Roundtable is being conducted to forge stakeholder discussions to improve social commitment, dispute resolutions and enhance performance of CPSEs.
During the Roundtable, an exhibition titled ‘CSR Story: CPSEs and Implementing Agencies’ will also be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The exhibition will showcase contributions of CPSEs through their CSR activities towards strengthening public health, nutrition, education, sports and others. The exhibition will be open to public from 25th to 26th September.
Ministry of Finance
Recovery of undisclosed income post demonitization
With a view to curbing financing of terrorism through the proceeds of Fake Indian Currency Notes  and use of such funds for subversive activities such as espionage, smuggling of arms, drugs and other contrabands into India, and for eliminating black money which casts a long shadow of parallel economy on the real economy, the Government decided to cancel the legal tender character of the high denomination bank notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 issued by the Reserve Bank of India on 8th November 2016.
There was no official estimation of quantum of black money in India. However, post demonetization, the Income Tax Department  conducted searches in 900 groups of persons during November 2016 to March, 2017 leading to seizure of Rs 900 crores and admission of undisclosed income of Rs 7961 crores. During the same period, 8239 surveys were conducted leading to detection of undisclosed income of Rs 6745 crores. Information of various kinds of wrong-doings by about 400 persons was also shared with other law enforcement agencies such as Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation for appropriate action.
Further, during the current Financial year  the ITD has conducted searches in 102 groups, seizing assets worth Rs. 103 crore. The persons searched have admitted undisclosed income of Rs. 2670 crore. During the same period surveys conducted in 202 cases  led to detection of Rs. 150 crore as undisclosed income.
The Department has also launched ‘Operation Clean Money’ on 31st January 2017 with the mission to “create a tax compliant society through a fair, transparent and non-intrusive tax administration where every Indian takes pride in paying taxes”. Broad outcome of the operation so far is as under:
i. About 18 lakh persons whose cash transactions did not appear in line with their tax profile were identified and approached through email/sms.
ii. More than 9.27 lakh responses were received giving information on 13.33 lakh accounts involving cash deposits of around Rs.2.89 lakh crore. Out of this record number of 5.27 lakh responses were received in the first 12 days of the operation.
iii. Advance data analytics tools were deployed which further identified 5.56 lakhs new cases and about 1 lakh those cases in which either partial or no response was received in the earlier phase. Besides, about 200 high risk clusters of persons were identified for appropriate action.
This was stated by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
A drug delivery solution can improve cancer management and treatment
A novel site-specific drug delivery method using gold nanoparticles can improve management and treatment of cancer.
There are more than 200 different types of cancers known which are currently being treated through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Many of these cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. However, the available treatments are time-taking, expensive, and trigger numerous other side-effects and the actual health benefits of the therapy do not reach to the cancer patients effectively.
Researchers at Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur have developed therapeutic agents with the help of nano-biotechnological approaches using a unique solution of ‘gold nanoparticles’ that helps in improving the site-specific drug delivery for cancer disease management and its effective treatment.
Dr. Hemant Kumar Daima, Dr. Akhela Umapathi and Prof. S.L. Kothari from the Amity Centre for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine , have formulated ‘gold nanoparticles’ solution with a distinctive functional surface containing biomolecules and antibiotics for improved anticancer activity through selective generation of reactive oxygen species . The results have revealed that the appropriate surface corona on the gold nanoparticles was essential for effective cancer treatment in a selective manner.
The research was extended toward lung cancer cells using functional silver nanoparticles and selective anti-cancer effect originating from surface chemistry of silver nanoparticles was demonstrated in a paper published in the study published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. Both the studies have provided deeper understanding regarding the mechanism of anti-cancer actions of the functional nanoparticles.
The research was a global effort with researchers from University of Miyazaki, Japan; and RMIT University, Australia actively participating in it. Now, the team is planning clinical studies on the formulated nanoparticles.
Some of the important physicochemical characterization and biological studies of gold nanoparticles were performed on Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy , Fluorescent microscopy facilities acquired through the Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure  programme of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The study will open new opportunities for better cancer management and treatment, and pave a way for future nanomedicine even beyond cancer.
Publication links:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125484
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129809
- The solutions of curcumin synthesized gold nanoparticles,  after their surface functionalization with isonicotinic acid hydrazide.
Researchers using the DST-FIST supported Fluorescent Microscopy facility.
Ministry of Defence
LT GEN RAJEEV SIROHI, COLONEL THE GRENADIERS, CONFERSTHE RANK OF HONORARY CAPTAIN ONSUBEDAR MAJOR  YOGENDRA SINGH YADAV, PARAM VIR CHAKRA
On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav, Param Vir Chakra, was conferred the rank of Honorary Captain by the President of India.To honour the braveheart, Lt Gen Rajeev Sirohi, Military Secretary and Colonel the GRENADIERS put on the rank badges on him at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi.
Subedar Major  Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC is the youngest person ever to be awarded the highest gallantry decoration of the country during wartime, the Param Vir Chakra, at 19 years old. His actions led to the capture of major features of the Tiger Hill complex by 18 GRENADIERS.
His specific act of gallantry took place on 04 July 1999 when he volunteered to lead a Ghatak commando platoon of 18 GRENADIERS was tasked with capturing three strategic bunkers on Tiger Hill. He started climbing the cliff face, which had a vertical snowbound approach. Halfway up, an enemy bunker spotted him and opened up machine gun and rocket fire. Despite being hit by three bullets, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav kept climbing and reaching the top, he crawled up to the Pakistani bunker, lobbed a grenade, killing four Pakistani soldiers on the spot. His charge cleared the way for the rest of the platoon to climb up the cliff face. Despite being grievously injured, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav charged towards the second bunker along with seven soldiers. The bunker was captured but only Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav survived with 15 bullet injuries, two hand-grenade wounds and an arm hanging from tendons and skin.
This unparalleled act of bravery earned him the country’s highest wartime gallantry decoration, the Param Vir Chakra, making one of the rare living legends in the Armed Forces. Subedar Major  Yogendra Singh Yadav is one of the 1695 Junior Commissioned Officers who were awarded the rank of Honorary Captain on the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence Day.
Ministry of Education
Dr. Subhas Sarkar addresses 102nd Foundation Day of Jamia Millia Islamia
Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, Govt. of India today addressed the 102nd Foundation Day of Jamia Millia Islamia.
JMI Vice Chancellor , Prof. Najma Akhtar and Guest of Honour of the function Dr Upendra Giri, Founder & CEO, Upbuild Global Inc., California, USA attended the event.
Dr. Subhas Sarkar started his address by congratulating the teaching and non-teaching fraternity, students, alumni and all stakeholders. He said that since its establishment, the university has achieved uncountable milestones, which will remain memorable and significant for the nation. Dr. Subhas Sarkar highlighted that the National Educational Policy 2020 facilitates the inclusion of transformative curricula. The main focus is given to the holistic development of learners, equipping them with key 21st-century skills, and enhancing essential learning and critical thinking. Also, a great focus is given to hands-on experiential learning, and on providing a holistic approach to the learning process., he added.
The Minister congratulated JMI for A++, the most coveted grade, awarded by NAAC in 2021. He also extended his wishes to faculty members of Jamia who have been featured on the list of 2% of world scientists released by Stanford University, USA.
JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar highlighted the achievements of the university in the last few years. She said that the university appeals to the government to grant approval for setting-up a medical and nursing college which is highly required not only for this area but will also be useful for the people living in adjoining areas.
Special Service and Features
AGNIVEER VAYU APPLICATIONS CLOSES ON NOV 23
The Indian Air Force is inviting applications for intake of Agniveer Vayu. Last date for registration is 23 Nov upto 5pm. For the first time in the history of IAF, female candidates can also apply. Unmarried male and female candidates who are born between June 27, 2002 and December 27, 2005  are eligible. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at the official website– http://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
Highlights:
i. Management of the CPSEs would be free to negotiate wage revision for workmen where the periodicity of wage settlement of five years or ten years has expired generally on 31.12.2016 keeping in view the affordability and financial sustainability of such wage revision for the CPSEs concerned.
ii. No budgetary support for any wage increase shall be provided by the Government. The entire financial implication would be borne by the respective CPSEs from their internal resources.
iii. In those CPSEs for which the Government has approved restructuring/ revival plan, the wage revision will be done as per the provisions of the approved restructuring / revival plan only.
iv. The management of the concerned CPSEs have to ensure that negotiated scales of pay do not exceed the existing scales of pay of executives/officers and non-unionized supervisors of respective CPSEs.
v. The Management of CPSEs where the five year periodicity is followed have to ensure that negotiated scales of pay for two successive wages negotiations do not exceed the existing scales of pay of executives/officers and non-unionized supervisors of respective CPSEs for whom ten years periodicity is being followed.
vi. To avoid conflict of pay scales of executives/non-unionised supervisors with that of their workmen, CPSEs may consider adoption of graded DA neutralization and/or graded fitment during the wage negotiations.
vii. CPSEs must ensure that any increase in wages after negotiations does not result in increase in administered prices of their goods and services.
viii. The wage revision shall be subject to the condition that there shall be no increase in labour cost per physical unit of output. In exceptional cases where CPSEs are already working at optimum capacity, the administrative Ministry / Department may consult DPE considering industry norms.
ix. The validity period of wage settlement would be for a minimum period of five years for those who opted for a five year periodicity and for a maximum period of ten years for those who have opted for a ten year periodicity of wage negotiation w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
x. The CPSEs would implement negotiated wages after confirming with their Administrative Ministry/Department that the wage settlement is in conformity with approved parameters.
Background:
There are about 12.34 lakh employees in 320 CPSEs in the country. Out of these, about 2.99 lakh employees are Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized Supervisors. The remaining about 9.35 lakh employees belong to the unionized workmen category. Wage revision in respect of unionized workmen is decided by trade unions and managements of CPSEs in terms of guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises  for wage negotiations.
PIB Headquarters
Issuing fake invoices amounting to Rs.35.17 Crores, Passing on fraudulent input GST credit of Rs.6.34 Crores, 1 person arrested
Commissioner of GST & C.Ex, Chennai South Shri. K.M. Ravichandran, I.R.S authorized arrest of Shri. K.Imran Khan, authorized person of M/s. Askar Enterprises and 8 other proprietorship concerns. He was involved in issuing fake invoices amounting to Rs.35.17 Crores  and passing on fraudulent input GST credit of Rs.6.34 Crores . The accused was arrested by the team consisting of Shri. Ram Kumar Gopal, Assistant Commissioner, Shri. K.Rengaraj, Shri.T.Senthil Kumar & Shri. L.Gopalakrishnan, Superintendents and Shri Suresh Kumar Bijarniya & Shri. S. Gnanee, Inspectors and produced before the Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate, Economic offences-II, Egmore. The accused was remanded to judicial custody till 12.12.2019.
Further investigation is being conducted, according to a press release issued by Shri. Ram Kumar Gopal, Assistant. Commissioner, GST, Chennai.
Ministry of Education
Deadline to submit suggestions on draft of New Education Policy is extended till 31st, July 2019 – Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Union HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, while replying to the starred question in Rajya Sabha said that the deadline to submit suggestions on draft of New Education Policy is extended for a month i.etill 31st, July 2019. The draft of New Education policy has been put on a public domain from May 31st this year and the deadline to submit suggestions from public was till 30thJune, 2019.
The Minister informed that till date around fifty thousand suggestions/ comments have been received. He added that the deadline has been extended to invite more suggestions from public and all stakeholders and to increase participation in framing the policy.
The committee led by Shri K Kasturiranganhassubmitted draft of New Education policy to Union HRD Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyalin New Delhi on 31st May. The draft of New Education policy talks about the reforms in education system of the country and holistic development of all the students.
People may send their valuable suggestions on the link Innovate.MyGov.in.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
695.67 LMT of Paddy procured in KMS 2021-22 
94.15 Lakh farmers benefitted with MSP value of Rs. 1,36,350.74 crore
The paddy procurement is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22 at MSP from farmers, as was done in previous years.
A quantity of 695.67 LMT of Paddy has been procured in KMS 2021-22 upto 20.02.2022 in the procuring States/UTs of Chandigarh, Gujarat, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, NEF , Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Till now about 94.15 Lakh farmers have been benefitted with MSP value of Rs. 1,36,350.74 crore.
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Paddy Procurement in KMS 2021-22 / As on 21.02.2022
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State/UT
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Quantity of Paddy Procurement 
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No of farmers benefitted
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MSP value 
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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3449237
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529290
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6760.50
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|
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TELANGANA
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|
7022000
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|
1062428
|
|
13763.12
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|
|
|
ASSAM
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|
35296
|
|
5593
|
|
69.18
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|
|
|
BIHAR
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|
4250220
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|
598757
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|
8330.43
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|
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CHANDIGARH
|
|
27286
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|
1781
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|
53.48
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|
|
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CHHATTISGARH
|
|
9201000
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|
2105972
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|
18033.96
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|
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DELHI
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0
|
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0
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0.00
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GUJARAT
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121865
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|
25081
|
|
238.86
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HARYANA
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5530596
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|
310083
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|
10839.97
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HIMACHAL PR.
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27628
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|
5851
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54.15
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JHARKHAND
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|
307084
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|
60445
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|
601.88
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J&K
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|
40520
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|
8724
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79.42
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KARNATAKA
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|
73348
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|
23737
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|
143.76
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KERALA
|
|
231454
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|
91929
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|
453.65
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|
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MADHYA PR.
|
|
4582610
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|
661756
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|
8981.92
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MAHARASHTRA
|
|
1329901
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|
468641
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|
2606.61
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ODISHA
|
|
4937749
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|
1070693
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|
9677.99
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PUDUCHERRY
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|
46
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|
19
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|
0.09
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PUNJAB
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|
18685532
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|
924299
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|
36623.64
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NEF 
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|
31197
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|
14575
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|
61.15
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TAMILNADU
|
|
1566401
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|
239460
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|
3070.15
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U.P. 
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|
4274110
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|
654008
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8377.26
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U.P. 
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2130764
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|
266569
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4176.30
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TOTAL UP
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6404874
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920577
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12553.55
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UTTRAKHAND
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1156066
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|
56034
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2265.89
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WEST BENGAL
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|
547436
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|
228369
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|
1072.97
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RAJASTHAN
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|
7357
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|
563
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14.42
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ALL INDIA TOTAL
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69566703
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9414657
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136350.74
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Source: FCI Daily Bulletin
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